Original 1669 Diss Farthing trade token issued in Diss, Norfolk during the reign of Charles II. These locally issued copper farthings circulated throughout England before an official small coinage was widely available and are highly collectable.

The token displays the DISS FARTHING 1669 legend with the town shield on the reverse.

Weight: 1.49g

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Key Features

* Genuine 17th Century English trade token

* Diss, Norfolk issue

* Dated 1669

* Copper alloy

* Historic local merchant token

* Original collector’s identification card included

* Weight recorded at 1.49g

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Condition

Good honest circulated condition for its age with expected wear, surface corrosion and patina.

The date 1669 remains readable and major design elements are still identifiable.

Please inspect all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

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What’s Included

* Original 1669 Diss Farthing Trade Token

* Original handwritten collector’s identification card

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Specifications

* Issuer: Diss, Norfolk

* Type: Trade Token / Farthing

* Date: 1669

* Reign: Charles II Era

* Material: Copper Alloy

* Weight: 1.49g

* Country: England

* Original Period Item: Yes

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Why Buy From Us

* Carefully photographed and accurately described.

* Securely packaged for dispatch.

* Original collector’s provenance card included where available.

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Notes

Trade tokens such as this were privately issued by merchants during the 17th century to alleviate shortages of official small change. They remain popular with collectors of British tokens, Norfolk history and early numismatics.